Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Management (MGMT)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/08/2001.
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MGMT 502 COST MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Introduction to the use of financial and cost information by managers in
budgeting, resource allocation, pricing, quality control, and other contexts to
help managers set goals and monitor and evaluate performance. Required for
M.B.A.
Prereq- Mgmt 501, graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 HE 113 - TTH 12:30PM - 02:00PM Epstein, Marc J. Enr: 47 Max: NA
002 HE 113 - TTH 09:45AM - 11:15AM Epstein, Marc J. Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 HE 113 - TTH 02:15PM - 03:45PM Epstein, Marc J. Enr: 48 Max: NA
MGMT 507 MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS I (LEAD Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Explores different perspectives on leadership and management. Considers how
leadership and management complement each other and what constitutes effective
leadership in business situations. Required for M.B.A.
Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 HE 117 - TTH 02:15PM - 03:45PM Love, E Geoffrey Enr: 47 Max: NA
002 HE 117 - TTH 12:30PM - 02:00PM Love, E Geoffrey Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 HE 117 - TTH 09:45AM - 11:15AM Love, E Geoffrey Enr: 49 Max: NA
MGMT 511 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND CHANGE MANAGEM Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Emphasizes understanding what constitutes effective organizational designs;
considers both the "macro" designing of change initiatives and the "micro"
execution of those initiatives. Required for M.B.A.
Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 HE 117 - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Love, E Geoffrey Enr: 47 Max: NA
002 HE 117 - MW 08:00AM - 09:30AM Love, E Geoffrey Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 HE 117 - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Love, E Geoffrey Enr: 49 Max: NA
MGMT 541 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Examination of the global economic environment that serves as a backdrop for
business decision making, with emphasis on the key macroeconomic policy goals
and tools and how they affect exchange rates, interest rates, business cycles,
and long-term economic growth. Required for M.B.A.
Prereq- MGMT 540 and permission of the school.
001 HE 113 - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Ostdiek, Barbara Enr: 47 Max: NA
002 HE 113 - MW 02:15PM - 03:45PM Ostdiek, Barbara Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 HE 113 - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Ostdiek, Barbara Enr: 49 Max: NA
MGMT 561 BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Study of how public policy influences the competitive environment of the firm.
Examines the major political institutions and actors--Congress, the President,
interest groups, the media, and administrative agencies--that shape U.S. public
policy. Students analyze business political strategies and formulate several
of their own. Required for M.B.A.
Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 HE 124 - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 48 Max: NA
002 HE 124 - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 49 Max: NA
003 HE 124 - MW 02:15PM - 03:45PM Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 50 Max: NA
MGMT 565 GLOBALIZATION OF BUSINESS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Examination of the increasing importance of trade and globilization to, U.S.
business. Course first foucuses on the industrial winners and losers of free
trade and protectionism, and then examines the institutions governing trade
between the U.S. and its industrial competitors. Finally, the course examines
the main challenges for foreign investment in important markets, such as Japan
and China. Required for M.B.A.
Prereq- MGMT 561 and permission of the school.
001 TBA - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 48 Max: NA
002 TBA - MW 02:15PM - 03:45PM Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 49 Max: NA
003 TBA - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 48 Max: NA
MGMT 574 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Introduction to the design and improvement of operations, including
manufacturing technologies, quality management and control, and organizational
issues in operations. Required for M.B.A.
Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 TBA - MW 02:15PM - 03:45PM Jett, Quintus Renoal Enr: 48 Max: NA
002 TBA - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Jett, Quintus Renoal Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 HE 124 - MW 08:00AM - 09:30AM Jett, Quintus Renoal Enr: 48 Max: NA
MGMT 597 ALP FOUNDATIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course is designed to provide problem solving, project management,
research methods, client relations, and communications and team skills needed
for the Action Learning Projects. Students will work in their ALP teams on
skill development, and conduct the preliminary industry and firm research, and
prepare the preliminary proposal for ALP. Required for M.B.A.
Pre-req- Successful completion of MGMT 596 and graduate standing and permission
of the school.
001 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Barrett, Deborah J. Enr: 48 Max: NA
Hampton, Lawrence
002 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Mc Cabe, Chuck Enr: 49 Max: NA
003 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Peters, Elizabeth Enr: 50 Max: NA
MGMT 598 ACTION LEARNING PROJECT I Credits 2.00 Spring 01
ALP I focuses completely on the group project, including interacting with the
faculty and corporate liaison to refine the the scope and proposal, developing
data gathering methods (surveys, interviews, research, etc.), completing
research, beginning analysis, conducting progress reviews, and adjusting the
project as necessary to ensure satisfactory completion of the project in ALP
II. Required for M.B.A.
Pre-req- Successful completion of MGMT 597 and graduate standing and permission
of the school.
001 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Staff Enr: 47 Max: NA
002 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Staff Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Staff Enr: 50 Max: NA
MGMT 599 ACTION LEARNING PROJECT II Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Group project in which students, under the guidance of faculty and a corporate
liaison, study the scope of improvements needed, examine a company's processes,
and then provide written recommendations and present findings to senior
management. Required for M.B.A.
Pre-req- Successful completion of MGMT 598 and graduate standing and permission
of the school.
001 HE 101 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Staff Enr: 47 Max: NA
002 HE 124 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Staff Enr: 50 Max: NA
003 HE 113 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Staff Enr: 50 Max: NA
MGMT 606 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Course covers aspects of interest to corporate finance officers adn financial
statement readers on a number of critical financial reporting issues, including
those related to merchandise inventories, fixed and intangible assets,
liabilities, shareholders' equity, business combinations, consolidated
financial statements and segment and segment reporting, and the effects of
changing prices on net income and rate of return. The strategic role of the
newly restructured International Accounting Standards Committee, especially as
viewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the European Commission,
will be explpored. Students will be appraised of the sweeping and fundamental
changes that are occuring today in the milieu of international financial
reporting.
Pre-req- Graduate standing or instructor's permission.
001 HE 113 - MW 08:00AM - 09:30AM Zeff, Stephen A. Enr: 19 Max: NA
MGMT 613 MANAGING FOR CREATIVITY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Study of the nature of creativity, creative thinking skills and ways to
encourage, promote, and effectively manage creativity and innovation in complex
organizations.
Pre-req- Graduate standing, MGMT 510 and MGMT 511 or equivalent, and permission
of the school
001 HE 115 - TTH 02:15PM - 03:45PM George, Jennifer Enr: 15 Max: NA
MGMT 615 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Exploration of contributions of human resource management to the formulation
and implementation of business strategy, with emphasis on obtaining sustainable
competitive advantage through human resource management practices.
Prereq- MGMT 510 and MGMT 511 or permission of instructor.
001 HE 115 - T 05:45PM - 08:45PM Sowers, James Russell Enr: 15 Max: NA
MGMT 617 MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Examination of current advances in managerial decision-making theories,
processes and practices. Advances featured in the 2001 course include: problem
finding and solving; enhancing decision-making creativity; avoiding cognitive
decision traps; using the major decision-making approaches (decision analysis,
logical incrementalism, and intuition); understanding team, inclusive,
participative, and distributed decision making; and implementing decisions
effectively.
Pre-req- Graudate standing and instructor's permission.
001 TBA - TTH 02:15PM - 03:45PM Taylor, Ronald N. Enr: 20 Max: NA
MGMT 619 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Critical examination of director selection, board decision-making processes,
chief executive officer evaluation and compensation, the board's role in
strategic planning, the impact of external constituencies of governance, and
legal aspects of governance.
Prereq- graduate standing and instructor's permission.
001 TBA - TBA Currall, Steven C. Enr: 3 Max: NA
Whitaker, Gilbert R.
MGMT 621 THE NEW ENTERPRISE Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Evaluation and analysis of business plans, legal and tax issues, funding and
venture capital, leadership and motivation aspects of new enterprise creation.
Includes completion of a business plan.
Prereq- MGMT 620.
001 HE 115 - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Murphree, Dennis E. Enr: 19 Max: NA
MGMT 624 REAL ESTATE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Indentification and analysis of real estate investment and development
opportunities.
Prereq- MGMT 520 and permission of instructor.
001 HE 124 - T 09:30AM - 12:30PM Finger, Jerry E. Enr: 39 Max: NA
MGMT 626 VENTURE CAPITAL Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Overview of the venture capital industry, the organization and operation of
venture capital funds. Review how deals are put together with a typical term
sheet and valuation parameters and the recruitment and incentive structure for
key management team members. Consider the role of the board of directors and
management in follow-on financings and preparation and completion of an IPO or
merger of company.
Pre-req- MGMT 520 and permission of instructor.
001 HE 115 - TTH 12:30PM - 02:00PM Banks, Stephen J. Enr: 26 Max: NA
Gill, Jack M.
MGMT 627 ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE Credits 2.00 Spring 01
The "needs" approach to buying and selling businesses, enterprise valuation,
deal and contract structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts.
Limited enrollment of 30.
Prereq- MGMT 520 and permission of instructor.
001 HE 117 - T 05:45PM - 08:45PM Williams, Edward E. Enr: 36 Max: 30
MGMT 632 E-BUSINESS Credits 2.00 Spring 01
An overview of electronic commerce, including an examination of methods used to
create and manage a business on the Internet.
Pre-req- MGMT 530 or instructor's permission
001 HE 124 - TH 09:00AM - 12:00PM Napier, H. Albert Enr: 9 Max: NA
Wagner, Stuart Wilson
MGMT 633 BUSINESS PROCESS ENGINEERING Credits 1.00 Spring 01
The origins of reengineering, current methods for reorganizing a corporation
around business processes, reengineering's relationship to systems development,
and the relevance of developing modern information systems around business
processes.
Prereq- MGMT 530 or instructor's permission.
001 TBA - M 01:00PM - 03:30PM Clayton, Donald Douglas Enr: 35 Max: NA
MGMT 636 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DATABASE DESIGN Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Modern approaches to software systems analysis and design, and the fundamentals
of database design, including the process of data normalization. The course
presents the major approaches to systems development, including data-driven
analysis, process modeling, and object-oriented analysis and design
techniques; including project life-cycle methodologies and newer iterative
approaches to systems development. Students gain experience with the major
components of structured query language (SQL), including referential integrity
and the use of triggers and stored procedures.
Prereq- MGMT 530 or instructor's permission.
001 HE 115 - M 02:15PM - 04:45PM Clayton, Donald Douglas Enr: 19 Max: NA
MGMT 637 COMPETITIVE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOG Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Examination of the strategic use of information technology to provide a
competitive advantage. Exploration of business models, case studies, IT trends
and "hot topics".
Pre-req- MGMT 530 or instructor's permission.
001 HE 113 - T 05:45PM - 08:45PM Baker, John A. Enr: 14 Max: NA
MGMT 639 E-BUSINESS IN MATURE MARKETS Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Considers the diffusion of electronic commerce applications within the oil and
gas sector of the U.S. economy, with particular emphasis on how mature firms
are using these technologies to redefine the competetive landscape.
Pre-req- MGMT 530, graduate standing, and permission of the school.
001 HE 124 - M 06:00PM - 09:00PM Morestead, Stuart Enr: 19 Max: NA
Ward, Richard
MGMT 641 SEMINAR IN INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO ANA Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This continues the study of financial theory and research concerning asset
pricing and portfolio managment that was initially started in MGMT 640. The
course focuces on classic issues in investment finance as well as new and
exciting issues at the cutting edge of finance. The course is conducted in an
interactive, seminar-like format and is open to all second year students who
satisfy the prerequisites regardless of whether they have or have not taken
MGMT 640.
Pre-req- MGMT 543, MGMT 645, graduate standing, and permission of the school.
001 HE 101 - TTH 02:15PM - 03:45PM Ikenberry, David L. Enr: 21 Max: NA
MGMT 644 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT II Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Continuation of MGMT 643: Exploration of professional money management by
students managing an actual portfolio (the M.A. Wright Investment Fund).
Includes all aspects of asset managment and performance measurment with
emphasis on the class's effort to evlauate securities and arrive at actual
buy/sell decisions. Limited enrollment.
Prereq- MGMT 643.
001 HE 117 - W 06:00PM - 09:00PM McAshan III, Robert B. Enr: 25 Max: NA
Russo, Steven S.
MGMT 646 CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Exploration of value creation, diversification, risk-benefit analysis, tax
policy, and present value, with emphasis on practical problems of the
corporation.
Enrollment limited.
Prereq- ADMN 547 or MGMT 647 and permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Ross, David Enr: 15 Max: NA
MGMT 648 APPLIED FINANCE Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Study of the theory and practice of the fundamental principles in finance
emphasizing hands-on experience with a wide range of corporate finance and
investments applications. The course provides extensive opportunity to
implement finance theory of at a practical level and to develop advanced
analytical spreadsheet expertise.
Pre-req- MGMT 543. Designated as first year elective.
001 HE 101 - MW 08:00PM - 09:30PM Weston, James Enr: 42 Max: NA
002 HE 101 - MW 12:30PM - 02:00PM Weston, James Enr: 44 Max: NA
003 HE 124 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Weston, James Enr: 41 Max: NA
MGMT 650 FUTURES AND OPTIONS II Credits 3.00 Spring 01
In-depth analysis of the theory and practice of derivative securities. Develops
a general set of valuation, hedging, and risk management techniques which are
then applied to the equity, interest rate, currency, and commodity markets.
Prereq- MGMT 543 and MGMT 642 or permission of instructor.
001 HE 101 - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Fleming, Jefferson D. Enr: 58 Max: NA
MGMT 651 FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Study of fixed income securities and markets in the U.S. and abroad, with an
emphasis on the term structure of interest rates and the pricing of fixed
income securities, derivatives, and portfolios. Iclude Treasury, Corporate
Debt, and Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Prereq- MGMT 645 or 647 or instrucor's permission.
001 HE 115 - TTH 08:00PM - 09:30PM Wang, Fu-Kuo Albert Enr: 25 Max: NA
MGMT 652 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Credits 2.00 Spring 01
The course examines the merger and acquisition process from the perspectives of
buyers and sellers. Attention is paid to the internal (make) versus external
(buy) growth opportunities and thier value consequences. The course also
analyzes the M&A transaction process through the study of cases. An additional
focus will be in the interaction or strategic planning, value planning,
financial strategies, and investment decisions.
Pre-req- MGMT 543 and fall finance elective or permission of instructor.
001 HE 117 - TH 06:00PM - 09:00PM Atherton, W. Clifford Enr: 47 Max: NA
MGMT 653 PRIVATE EQUITY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course provides an overview of the private equity process. Private equity
is a rapidly growing segment of the capital markets that funds; mature and
growing companies during the pre-public growth phase. Many of these companies
are sold to strategic buyers as an alternative to going public. The privare
equity market also provides capital for LBOs and MBOs. We will examine the
private equity market from three perspectives: (1) the organization and
operation of private equity funds, (2) the due diligence investigation,
negotiation of terms and valuation analysis necessary to make private equity
investments and (3) exiting private equity investments.
Pre-req- MGMT 543, graduate standing, and permission of the school.
001 TBA - TH 06:00PM - 09:00PM Atherton, W. Clifford Enr: 31 Max: NA
MGMT 656 ENERGY DERIVATIVES Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Examines the physical energy markets, common financial instruments, and their
applications, including cross-commodity hedges, dual variable assets, synthetic
options, and swaps. Decision criteria for both outright and risk management
trading are covered with respect to both fundamental and technical analysis.
Eight guest speakers from various companies throughout the industry will
participate.
Prereq- MGMT 642 and 650 (concurrently)
001 TBA - TH 05:45PM - 08:45PM Kaminski, Vincent Enr: 34 Max: NA
MGMT 658 APPLIED RISK MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course focuses on applied risk management projects. The hands-on
experience allows in-depth analysis and understanding of practical risk
management issues and exposure to different risk management tools including
Value at Risk and Monte Carlo simulations. The course emphasizes student
development and applicaiton of skills rather than lectures.
Pre-req- MGMT 543 and MGMT 642.
001 TBA - TTH 12:30PM - 02:00PM Ostdiek, Barbara Enr: 22 Max: NA
MGMT 661 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Exploration of U.S. and foreign law as it relates to the law-business interface
of importing-exporting trade problems, foreign operations, and foreign
investments. Includes the extraterritorial impact of U.S. law, corporate
organization, foreign exchange, joint ventures, withdrawal from foreign
ventures, and third-country manufacturing.
Prereq- ADMN 562 or MGMT 561 or permission of instructor.
001 HE 309 - T 09:45AM - 12:25PM Hannan, John K. Enr: 7 Max: NA
MGMT 663 ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course provides students an in-depth study and analysis of advanced topics
in corporate finance such as financial restructuting through mergers and
acquisitions and spin-offs and financial engineering such as issues of complex
securities. The course requires a solid understandig of the theory and practice
of corporate finance.
Pre-req-MGMT 647
001 TBA - TTH 02:15PM - 03:45PM Jain, Neelam Enr: 20 Max: NA
MGMT 664 BUSINESS FORECASTING Credits 2.00 Spring 01
This course focuses on statistical techniques useful in modeling and
forecasting data. Simple linear and multiple regression analysis is developed,
including model diagnostic procedures, and model selection and validation.
Emphasis is on analysis of time series data. Practical applications are
extensively developed on various topics from sales growth to technical trading
rules.
PRe-req- MGMT 595.
001 TBA - MW 02:15PM - 03:45PM Bennett, Sylvia Enr: 19 Max: NA
Boatwright, John
MGMT 670 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND CREATIVITY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Examination of current strategic planning approaches and methods designed to
develop strategic planning skills and help managers make better applied
decisions. Emphasizes design and implementation of effective strategic
planning systems. Example of excellent planning performed by a variety of
actual companies and industries are analyzed.
Prereq- MGMT 570 and instructor's permission.
001 HE 117 - TH 09:45AM - 11:15AM Taylor, Ronald N. Enr: 13 Max: NA
Windsor, Duane
MGMT 673 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Students taking this course will learn how to assess communication requirements
for a broad range of global business situations and develop successful
communication strategies appropriate to specific international engagements.
Students will also become familiar with a variety of resources available to
assist with international and intercultural communication issues.
Pre-req- MGMT 596.
001 TBA - TTH 12:30PM - 02:00PM Mc Cabe, Chuck Enr: 19 Max:
MGMT 675 MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course is a study in the creation and maintenance of competitive advantage
through both incremental and radical innovation. We learn to formulate
innovation strategies consistenct with a firm's business strategies. We study
processes, management systems, and organizational structures that promote and
support innovation. The scope of the course ranges from new product development
to business model innovationl. We also seek to understand the key drivers of
innovation and sources for new ideas. The focus is primarily on large firms.
The perspective is that of general management. Readings and case studies are
used.
Pre-req- Graduate standing and instructor's permission.
001 HE 113 - MW 05:45PM - 07:15PM Austgen Jr, David M. Enr: 20 Max: NA
MGMT 676 PROJECT MGMT/PROJECT FINANCE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Examination of the practice of developing, managing and financing projects, and
managing the expectations of project stakeholders. Includes introduction to
project alignment methodology, decision analysis, risk analysis and mitigation
for project application, and the introduction of the innovative 'project
finance' discipline which is substantially different from organic corporate
financing of projects.
Prereq- MGMT 571 or instructor's permission.
001 HE 124 - W 05:45PM - 08:45PM Allen, Paul Spencer Enr: 31 Max: NA
MGMT 679 COST AND QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Sequence of offerings that provides further analysis of the business of health
care in the U.S. Topics include issues of cost and quality, health care
financial managment, and national and international solutions to the challenge
of providing health care to a population. This class is designed to
stand-alone, yet build upon MGMT 678.
Prereq- graduate standing or instructor's signature.
001 HE 115 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:30PM Boom, Marc Enr: 8 Max: NA
Durovich, Christopher
Garson, Arthur
Parke, Robert Barton
Shook, Joan E.
MGMT 681 FINANCIAL PLANNING & STRATEGIC MGMT. IN Credits Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
MGMT 686 MARKETING RESEARCH Credits 2.00 Spring 01
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive look at the marketing
research process and the associated data collection techniques that can be used
to collect information to better manage the marketing mix. Qualitative,
survey-based, and experimental research designs will be discussed.
Prereq- MGMT 580. Designated as an elective for first year students.
001 TBA - W 05:45PM - 08:45PM Batsell, Richard R. Enr: 33 Max: NA
MGMT 692 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL COMPARSONS FOR Credits 2.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
MGMT 693 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Exploration of the critical role of new products within the corporation and in
small businesses, focusing on consumer products. Discusses the critical steps
in new product development from ideal generation to business analysis and
cross-functional team management to product launch into the marketplace.
Students will work in groups to develop their own new products and to prepare
the key elements of a new product introduction.
Prereq- MGMT 580 and instructor's permission.
001 HE 101 - TH 09:30AM - 12:25PM Lawrence, Patricia R. Enr: 14 Max: NA
MGMT 697 ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT Credits 2.00 Spring 01
This course will delve into the strategies needed for developing successful
advertising programs, from a manager's perspective. We will examine all phases
of the decision-making process, including: market analysis, budget setting,
media selection and integration, and results evaluation. Both traditional and
new forms of advertising will be explored.
MGMT 580 and instructor's permission.
001 TBA - M 06:00PM - 09:00PM Sachnowitz, Larry Enr: 13 Max: NA
MGMT 700 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Independent study or directed reading on an approved project under faculty
supervision.
Prereq- special permission.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 15 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 2 Max: NA
MGMT 701 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Credits 2.00 Spring 01
This course will introduce students to the finer points of management
consulting with a focus on succeeding in a career as a management consultant.
The course will inlcude discussions on managing client relations and projects,
using effective problem solving approaches, working effectivelu in and leading
teams, coaching and mentoring, and appreciating the differences in the field of
management consulting. Guest speakers will include consultants form major
consulting firms as well as from specialized firms.
Pre-req- Graduate standing or instructor's permission.
001 TBA - MW 02:15PM - 03:45PM Barrett, Deborah J. Enr: 19 Max: NA
Peters, Elizabeth
MGMT 704 SPANISH COMMERCE I Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This class foucuses on business vocabulary, and places high emphasis on
listening and speaking skills. Project presentations, performed in temas, are a
final component of the course. Cultural issues are addressed throughout and
some grammatical points are reviewed. The course is taught entirely in Spanish.
The course prepares students to take the exam for the Business Certificate form
Madrid in April 2001.
Pre-req- 1 year of Spanich (Native Spanish speakers can talk to the instructor
for an appointment).
001 TBA - W 06:00PM - 09:00PM Llusa, Pilar L. Enr: 6 Max: NA
MGMT 708 STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course will explore issues related to measurement and hypothesis testing
interpretation in management research and the behavorial sciences. Structural
equations methodology (also known variously as simultaneous equation systems,
path analysis, and causal modeling) will be used as the primary means of
analysis, but the course also considers reliability, validity, explanation,
prediction, control, and understanding of individual, group, and organizational
phenomena. Examples drawn from managment, the social sciences, and psychology
will be used to illustrate the approaches and concepts examined. An
introdouctory background in probability and statistics, prefarably including
multiole regression, will be assumed.
Pre-req- MGMT 595 and instructor's
permission, or STAT 310 or equivalent, STAT 410 or equivalent recommended, or
PSYC 502 and PSYC 503, or POLI 502 and POLI 503, or ECON 510 and ECON 511, and
graduate standing.
001 HE 101 - F 09:00AM - 12:00PM Bagozzi, Richard Enr: 8 Max: NA
MGMT 710 BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MARKETING Credits 3.00 Spring 01
The objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of
the various concepts and tools relevant to the marketing of products in a
business-to-business setting.
Pre-req- Graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 TBA - MW 04:00PM - 05:30PM Sukumar, Ramamirthan Enr: 22 Max: NA
MGMT 712 DATABASE MARKETING Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course on Database Marketing will provide students with an understanding
of 1.) The managerial issues related to database marketing and customer
relationship management, 2.) The importance of integrating internal processes
with customer relationship management processes, 3.) Technology issues in
developing relationship tools such as data architecture, data warehousing,
content personalization, etc. 4.) Data models used in understanding and
predicting customer behavior for improved customer relationships from large
databases, and will provide students with the ability to develop and utilize
specific data mining techniques to integrate customer data and business
processes.
Pre-req- Graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 TBA - W 06:00PM - 09:00PM Sukumar, Ramamirthan Enr: 9 Max: NA
MGMT 730 ADVANCED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Advanced theory and practice in investment management, including security
analysis, optimal asset allocation for active fund managers, dynamic portfolio
insurance programs, arbitrage-free pricing, bond fundamentals and arbitrage,
and interest rate swaps and derivatives.
Pre-req- MGMT 543, MGMT 645 or MGMT 647 or instructor's permission.
001 HE 115 - TTH 09:45AM - 11:15AM Wang, Fu-Kuo Albert Enr: 11 Max: NA
MGMT 732 E-BUSINESS: APPLICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCT Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Analysis of the technologies and alternative business models for Internet
buisness, including the launch of a new Internet business and Internet
extensions of established businesses. We will explore Internet infrastructure
components, including the Internet itself, creative and content management
tools, Internet application servers, wireless technologies, neutral
marketplaves and exchanges, and the integration of these components. Students
will study several existing eBusiness and present their analyses of the
strengths and weaknesses of the technologies and business models that are
represented.
PRe-req- MGMT 530 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - T 09:00AM - 12:00PM Alsup, Michael Enr: 31 Max: NA
MGMT 734 TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERNSHIP Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Through exposure to literature on technology entreperneurship and active
involvement with technology entrepreneurs, the student will deepen his/her
knowledge of the process of starting, funding, and growing an entrepreneurial
company that is based on a science, engineering, software, or ecommerce
innovation. Involvement with technology entrepreneurs will be made through the
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
(http://www.alliance.rice.edu/).
Pre-req- Graduate standing and permission of the school.
001 TBA - W 02:15PM - 03:45PM Currall, Steven C. Enr: 5 Max: NA
MGMT 751 NEW VENTURE CREATION FOR SCIENCE & ENGIN Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course deals with the concepts and theories relevant to new venture
creation. Our primary focus is the start-up process with particular emphasis
beign placed on market issues, intellectual property and entrepreneurial
finance. As part of the course we will evaluate the commercial potential of a
live technology drawn from the Rice engineering/science community. The concepts
covered will be particularly relevant to students who are interested in careers
in technology or entrepreneurial ventures. Course is offered to senior and
graduate students. Also offered as CHEM 751 and MSCI 751.
001 KH 101 - TTH 05:00PM - 06:20PM Heeley, Michael Enr: 3 Max: NA
MGMT 760 HTC INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Spring 01
NO DESCRIPTION.
001 TBA - TBA Napier, H. Albert Enr: 3 Max: NA
MGMT 783 ACTION LEARNING LAB IV Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Directed jointly by the four faculty members responsible for any given
mini-semester. Their purpose is to apply information from each of that
mini-semester subject areas in practical, real-world setting, such as cases,
simulations, and communication exercises.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 784 ACTION LEARNING LAB Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Directed jointly by the four faculty members responsible for any given
nini-semester. Their purpose is to apply information from each of that
mini-semester subject areas in practical, real-world setting, such as cases,
simulations, and communication exercises.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 785 ACTION LEARNING LAB VI Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Directed jointly by the four faculty members responsible for any given
mini-semester. Their purpose is to apply information from each of that
mini-semester subject areas in practical, real-world setting, such as cases,
simulations, and communication exercises.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 786 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BRIEFING Credits 1.00 Spring 01
The aim of the course is to expose students to the impact of cultures,
politics, and economics on the operations of enterprise in other regions of the
world. The course entails a trip to one or two countries, involving a series of
meetings with top-level executives in a variety of settings: indeigenous
enterprise, joint ventures, strategic alliances, including issues relating to
finance, marketing, strategic planning, relations with governemnt, human
resourse policies, entrepreneurial activity, and the like. The companies will
be varied by industry type, size and stage of development and, for expatirate
involvement, by different parts of the world from which the expatriates come.
The course grade will be based on students; active involvment in the meetings
and on a paper to be submitted within two weeks after the return to Houston,
demonstrating an effective understanding of the issues raised and discussed
during the trip and how they relate to the students' future plans and
aspirations.
In 2000/01, the trip is January 5 to 14, and the countries are
Singapore and Vietnam. It is likely that similare dates will be chosen for the
trip in 2001/02, and it sis probablw that destinations in Southeast Asia wil
again be chosen.
001 TBA - TBA Zeff, Stephen A. Enr: 21 Max: NA
MGMT 786 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BRIEFING Credits 1.00 Spring 01
The aim of the course is to expose students to the impact of cultures,
politics, and economics on the operations of enterprise in other regions of the
world. The course entails a trip to one or two countries, involving a series of
meetings with top-level executives in a variety of settings: indeigenous
enterprise, joint ventures, strategic alliances, including issues relating to
finance, marketing, strategic planning, relations with governemnt, human
resourse policies, entrepreneurial activity, and the like. The companies will
be varied by industry type, size and stage of development and, for expatirate
involvement, by different parts of the world from which the expatriates come.
The course grade will be based on students; active involvment in the meetings
and on a paper to be submitted within two weeks after the return to Houston,
demonstrating an effective understanding of the issues raised and discussed
during the trip and how they relate to the students' future plans and
aspirations.
In 2000/01, the trip is January 5 to 14, and the countries are
Singapore and Vietnam. It is likely that similare dates will be chosen for the
trip in 2001/02, and it sis probablw that destinations in Southeast Asia wil
again be chosen.
001 TBA - TBA Zeff, Stephen A. Enr: 0 Max: NA
MGMT 793 ACTION LEARNING LAB X Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Action learning labs are directed jointly by the four faculty members
responsible for any given mini-semester. Their purpose is to apply information
from each of that mini-semester's subject areas in practical, real-world
settings such as cases, simulations, and communication exercises.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 46 Max: NA
MGMT 794 ACTION LEARNING LAB XI Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Action Learning Labs are directed jointly by the four faculty members
responsible for any given mini-semester. Their purpose is to apply information
from each of that mini-semester's subject areas in practical, real-world
settings such as cases, simulations, and communication exercises.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 46 Max: NA
MGMT 801 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Preparation of finacial statements, financial reporting framework and financial
accounting techniques.
001 TBA - TBA Dharan, Bala G. Enr: 55 Max: NA
MGMT 832 E COMMERCE Credits 2.00 Spring 01
An overview of electronic commerce, including an examination of methods used to
create and manage a business on the internet.
001 TBA - TBA Napier, H. Albert Enr: 44 Max: NA
MGMT 835 INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 01
People processes and technology. Technology for managing knowledge. New
organizational models.
001 TBA - TBA Gorry, G. Anthony Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 843 CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital, EVA concept.
001 TBA - TBA Kanatas, George Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 860 BUSINESS ETHICS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Moral obligations of firms and managers.
001 TBA - TBA Windsor, Duane Enr: 55 Max: NA
MGMT 861 BUSINESS-GOVERMENT RELATIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
The course exposes students to the governmental institutions that surround the
business enviroment. Strategies for influencing and responding to governmental
actors are explored as well as other issues related to business-government
relations.
001 TBA - TBA Schnietz, Karen E. Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 911 STRUCTURAL ASPECTS OF ORGANIZATIONA BEHA Credits Spring 01
Study of effective oranizational design, with a focus on
costs and benefits as
well as on increasing performance.
001 TBA - TBA Matusik, Sharon F. Enr: 55 Max: NA
MGMT 912 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH PEOPLE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Flexibility in organizations, managing for creativity
and innovation. Workforce
diversity.
001 TBA - TBA George, Jennifer Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 919 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Critical examination of director selection, board decision-making processes,
chief executive officer evaluation in compensation, the board's role in
strategic planning, the impact of external constituencies of governance, and
legal aspects of governance.
001 TBA - TBA Currall, Steven C. Enr: 15 Max: NA
Whitaker, Gilbert R.
MGMT 921 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: NEW VENTURES Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Developing new venture strategies. The economics of new ventures. Attracting
stakeholders. Intrapreneurship and harvesting value.
001 TBA - TBA Williams, Edward E. Enr: 46 Max: NA
MGMT 926 VENTURE CAPITAL Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Overview of the venture capital industry, the organization and operation of
venture capital funds, investment methodology, monitoring and portfolio
liquidation, leveraged investing, and specialized investments.
001 TBA - TBA Murphree, Dennis E. Enr: 18 Max: NA
MGMT 927 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
The "needs" approach to buying and selling businesses. Enterprise valuation,
deal and contract structuring. Leveraged buyouts and consolidating fragmented
industries.
001 TBA - TBA Williams, Edward E. Enr: 46 Max: NA
MGMT 947 CORPORATE FINANCE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Capital structure, stockholder distributions, agency issues.
001 TBA - TBA Ikenberry, David L. Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 950 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 01
The basics of futures and options, as well as real options and use of
derivatives to hedge risk.
001 TBA - TBA Faust, Susan Enr: 46 Max: NA
Qualls, Dale
MGMT 952 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Motivation, valuation, and strategy in the process of merging established
busineses or evaluating/aquiring other enterprises.
001 TBA - TBA Ikenberry, David L. Enr: 46 Max: NA
MGMT 956 CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Exploration of value creation, diversification, risk-benefit analysis, tax
policy, and percent value, with emphasis on practical problems of the
corporation.
001 TBA - TBA Ross, David Enr: 24 Max: NA
MGMT 961 BUSINESS LAW Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Contracts, employment law, product liability, and foreign corrupt practices act.
001 TBA - TBA Faucher, John Enr: 54 Max: NA
MGMT 970 STRATEGY PLANNING AND CREATIVITY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Controlling and evaluating effectiveness. Action planning scenario creation and
planning.
001 TBA - TBA Taylor, Ronald N. Enr: 56 Max: NA
MGMT 986 MARKETING RESEARCH Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Deals with the marketing research process and its application to the solution
of marketing problems. Focuses on the development and evaluation of marketing
research studies that address managerial issues pertaining to the marketing
mix.
001 TBA - TBA Kumar, Piyush Enr: 1 Max: NA
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